Opened in South Africa exhibition of Cuban paintings SOUTH AFRICA, May 26TH, 2010 - The first exhibition of contemporary Afrocuban Art was opened this week at the Johannesburg Art Gallery with the attendance of the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Honourable Mr. Paul Mashatile, and the Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councilor Amos Masondo. The exhibition includes 80 paintings, photos and other artworks of 26 Cuban artists. The opening coincided with the celebrations in the city of Johannesburg for the Africa Day. To this memorable occasion traveled to South Africa six Cuban artists: Jesús Peña, Roberto Diago, José Bedia, Carlos Gairacoa, Douglas Pérez Castro, Elio Rodríguez and the curator, Orlando Hernández.
The exhibition will be open until August 29 and was host by Watch Hill Charitable Foundation led by Mr. Chris von Christierson. During a week there will be workshops on issues related to the reality and the arts in Cuba. The Cuban artists will take part of the discussion. During his opening speech, the Ambassador expressed his satisfaction for the reception given by the South African public to the exhibition and highlighted the values of the Cuban culture nurtured by the African roots. The Cuban diplomat also mentions that this exhibition will mark the presence of the flavors of the island in Johannesburg at the time of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. (Cubaminrex - Embacuba Sudáfrica)
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